Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 737, George Foss, N.H.

SERVICE
Foss, George Jane
NUMBER
N. 737. B.L.W. 539-160-55,
CONTENTS

2611.
New Hampshire
George Foss
of Strafford in the State of N H who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col. Dashi in the N H line for 6 Mos 23 Days for instance
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 22 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Dec r 1832 and sent to A Pierce Dover Strafford Co. N H Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832 $ 33.82 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 st Mar 33. 11.27 $45.09
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H Blair Clerk, Book 5 Vol. 1 st Page 155
Susp d . see letter 6 May 1835 Ltr. P to same May 22 nd 1835 - do. A. In d Peary Jr. June 15. 1835 - Susp d received letter to P. Agt. V. J. Peary, Aug. 15. 1835 - Order to pay by letter to J. Peary Jr. Mar 10 1838. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 for 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Agt. Notified 10 July 1838.
Sept to John Peary 7 July 1835-

12184. Memoranda
Died May 14/71.
Gift to Moh. 4/71
New Hampshire
Jane Foss
widow of
George Foss
who served in the Revolutionary
N Hampshire Line
war, as a
Private
Portsmouth
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
27th July 1868. Ded. subseq. payts.
Certificate of Pension issued
9th day of Oct. 1868.
and sent to
J. J. W. Pray Dear
M.P.C.
Act July 27/68.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 159 Vol. H
William D. Dugan for the Secy
May 4/72, Pen. Agt (Returning vouchers for print of arrears to descendent's son,
Ward Alexander

1850 Feb 18 3/55 Mar 22/55
July 53-1284
Sam Hop, Milton of George Hop. Rev. Capt John Drew Col. Evans - N.H. Mil. Revolutionary War Exp. abt. 1777 Dis. in 1777 Viz of the Revolution Capt. Danl. M c Duffey, N.H. Col. S. Evans, Mil.
Brenton Adm't 160 acres Mar 18/55 My M.
249-2
Harrant No 539 Iss d May 18/55
Jas H. Wheeler Dover N.H.
Vol. F. - 93.

1809
George Hops Jr.
Formerly George Hops B.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
COUNTY OF STRAFFORD ss.— Superior COURT OF Judicature
August TERM, 1832
ON this 27 th day of August 1832, personally appeared before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature now in session at Gilford within and for said County of Strafford, George Hoss Junr — a resident of Strafford in said County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, aged Seventy four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, in the year 1776 and served as follows: — That he enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt Smith Emerick Col o Thomas Tash, Reg t . of Militia of New Hampshire in the service of the United States and served the term of Four months, was stationed at West Point in New York — In 1777 I enlisted and served for the term of three months in the Company commanded by Capt Daniel Mc l Buffer, Col o . Stephen Rowan, Reg t . N. H. Militia — and was at the capture of Burgoyne — This last service was as a drafted Militia man — and at the time of the services above named, I was known by the name of George Hoss then of Barrington N.H.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or an Annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
George Hoss
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, in open Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
ATTEST — A. Pierce, CLERK.
I, Andrew Pierce Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of George Hoss Jr for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 27 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
ATTEST — A. Pierce, CLERK.

Goat

C DECLARATION.
To obtain the benefits of the 2nd section of the act of 3d February, 1853.
State of New Hampshire.
STRAFFORD COUNTY SS.
COURT OF PROBATE.
On this 12 th day of May A. D. 185 3 . Personally appeared before the Court of Probate for said County of Strafford, the same being a Court of Record in said State Jane Foss
Strafford a resident of Strafford in the County of Strafford and State aforesaid, aged Seventy four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3d February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of George Foss late of that part of the town of Barrington , now called Strafford , who was a private in the war of the Revolution; - that said George Foss when he enlisted, was a resident of said town of Barrington in said County of Strafford ; that a part of his term of service was in the campaign against Gen Burgoyne in 1777, in Col Evans Regt in a company commanded by John Drew or John McDuffee to the best of her this deponent's knowledge and belief. - He was a pensioner under the act of 1832, and drew $22.55 cents per year His pension certificate has been returned to the Commission of Pensions.
She further declares that she was married to the said George Foss on the 26 th day of January eighteen hundred and twelve ; that her said husband died on the 29 th day of January 1844; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Witness to the signature
John Leavoy Jr
Jane Foss her mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on the day and year above written. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 12 th day of May A. D. 185 3 .
John H. White { Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.

State of New Hampshire County of Strafford } So I Cotton, H. Foss of Strafford of Lawful age Depose and say that I was well acquainted with George Foss Late Deceased of Strafford I know that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of A. D 1832 and the Amount of his Pension Certificate was $22.54 Cents a year and the Said George Foss Died on the 29 day of January A. D 1844 and Left Jane Foss a widow and She is Not Married since but is Still a widow
Cotton H Foss
Sworn to and subscribed this fifth day of May 1853 Then the Above named Cotton, H. Foss Personally Appeared Before me and maid Oath to the Above Affidavit by him subscribed John Leavoy Justice of the Peace
I certify that Cotton, H. Foss is a man of Truth and veracity John Leavoy Jr Justice of the Peace

paper 1832
State of New Hampshire County of Strafford I So I James B. Foss of Strafford of Lawful Age Depose and Say That I was well acquainted with George Foss Late Deceased of Strafford I know that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner Under the Act of A.D. 1832 and the Amount of his Pension Certificate was $ 22.55 Cents a year and the said George Foss died on the 29 day of January A.D. 1844 and left Jane Foss a widow and she is not Married since but is still a widow James B. Foss
Sworne to and Subscribed this fifth day of May A.D. 1843 Then the above named James B. Foss personally appeared before me and said Oath to the above Affidavit by him Subscribed John Peavy Jr Justice of the Peace
I certify that James B. Foss is a man of Truth and veracity John Peavy Jr Justice Peace

The State of New Hampshire.
STRAFFORD COUNTY ss.
COURT OF PROBATE REGISTER'S OFFICE.
I, JOHN H. WHITE, Register of said Court, hereby certify that John Peavey Jr is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and was such at the time of the taking of the foregoing affidavit s that his commission is now before me and is dated June 27th A. D. 1851, and will expire June 26th A. D. 1856 and that the foregoing signature s purporting to be his are true and genuine; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this
12th day of May A. D. 1853,
John H. White { Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.

The State of New Hampshire.
STRAFFORD COUNTY SS.
COURT OF PROBATE REGISTER'S OFFICE.
I, JOHN H. WHITE, Register of said Court, hereby certify that John Peasey Jr was in a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and was such at the time of the taking of the foregoing affidavit of Benjamin Thompson , that his commission is dated under which said affidavit was taken June 17 A. D. 1846 and will expire d June 16 th A. D. 1857 and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is true and genuine; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 12 th day of May A. D. 1853
John H. White { Register of Probate for said County of Strafford.

the following is an extract from the records of the town of Barrington in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire
George Foss and Jane Hill was Married January 26 th one Thousand Eight hundred and Twelve by Joseph Boody Minister I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record
Benjamin Thompson Town Clerk of Barrington
I Benjamin Thompson above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Barrington in the County of Strafford and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town May 20 1851
Benjamin Thompson Town Clerk of Barrington.
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss. Personally appeared Benjamin Thompson above named and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me John Leavitt Jr Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Benjamin Thompson is a competent witness in any Court of Justice Barrington May 28 th 1851 John Leavitt Jr Justice Peace

The State of New Hampshire COUNTY OF Strafford
On this fourteenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Jane Foss aged 76 years, a resident of Strafford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath declare, that she is the widow of George Foss who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain John Drew in the regiment of N. Hampshire line commanded by Col. Pierce  in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th June 1812 ; that he enlisted at Barrington in the State of New Hampshire on or about the day of in the year 1777 and continued in actual service for the term of Seven months and was honorably discharged at a place she knows not in the State of on or about the day of in May 1778 as will appear by the muster rolls of said company, he never having received a written discharge to her knowledge. that she has received a heavy land warrant therefor She further states that she was married to the said George Foss in Barrington in the state of New Hampshire on the twenty sixth day of January A. D. 1812 by one Rev Mr Boody a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Jane Hill that her said husband died at Strafford in the State of New Hampshire on the 29 th day of January  1844 and that she is still a widow. That she is a pensioner of the United States under the act of Feb. 3 rd 1853 and was pensioned on the thirteenth August before the last  the amount of her certificate is  12 84 9 and she She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act granting "bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," passed March 3, 1855. that she made her affidavit for pension at Dover on the 12 th of May 1843 . Jane Foss Joseph Webster  Mea R
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I further certify that I believe the said Jane Foss to be the wife of George Foss , and that she is of the age above stated, and that I have no interest in the result of the above claim not being in its nature  The and in the way of the Revolution - are intended. J. W. Pray JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF New Hampshire COUNTY OF Strafford .
Personally appeared Mabel Foss and Joseph Webster residents of Stratford in the County of Stratford and State of New Hampshire persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Jane Foss sign her name ( acknowledge her name ) to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they (deponents) do reside in the town and county aforesaid.
Harriet Foss Joseph H. Austin
Sworn to and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of March 1855 W. J. H. P. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

I Sarah Anne Webster of Strafford in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jane Foss who signed the foregoing declaration that the said Jane Foss is still a widow and the reputeed widow of George Foss a revolutionary soldier, that the said Jane Foss is a Pensioner of the United States and was pension- ed in August 1853, and she made her puper in May 1853 before Probate Court at Dover in New Hampshire. Sarah A. Webster State of New Hampshire Strafford ss
On this fourteenth day of March 1855 personally appearing Sarah A. Webster a person of good reputation for truth and veracity and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed is true Before me T. D. W. Pray our Clerk

I Hannah Tapp of Strafford in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Hannah Tapp who signed the foregoing de- claration that the said Hannah Tapp is still a widow and the reputed widow of George Tapp a Revolutionary Soldier. That the said Tapp is a pensioner of the United States and was placed on the pension roll in the month of August 1853. That she appeared before the Court of Probate for Strafford County in said State in the month of May 1853. That she is still living at said Strafford. That the said George Tapp & Hannah Tapp lived together as man & wife & until the death of the time of said George's death which occurred on the 19th of January 1844. Hannah Tapp
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss
On this 14th day of March 1853 personally appearing Hannah Tapp a person of good reputation for truth and veracity and made solemn oath, that the foregoing affidavit before subscribed is true
Before me
J. D. Dreyden

Power of Attorney.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR,—
Sir,—Please send the land warrant to which I am entitled to James W. Wheeler of Dover in the State of New Hampshire whom I hereby constitute my attorney to prosecute the above claim.
Witness— J. W. Pray
Darius L. Folsom Mark
Joseph Webster
The State of New Hampshire County of Strabane John W. White
Court of Probate, Register's Office.
is a Justice of the Peace and was such at the time of the taking of the foregoing affidavits & declaration that his commission is dated Dec 21 st A. D. 1852 and will expire Dec 20 th A. D. 1857 and that the foregoing signature J purporting to be his are true and genuine; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid Court of Probate is a Court of Record
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this Nineteenth day of March A. D. 1858
John W. White Register of Probate for said County of
898

11309
Geo 2 Hoff 1 7 th
6 Mo. & 23 days
adm d
M. E.
$ 22.55.
A. Pierce Dover Stafford by N. H.

4309  BRIEF in the case of  George Hops Jr  of  Stafford  in the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? As  A Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? As
3. How old is he? 71
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. Yes
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     est Point In 1776 8 4 Private Gen. Smith Emerson Comfy Col. Thomas Tashes Regt   77 x 3 Col. S. Evans Regt Capt. Danl. Mc Duffy Comfy  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Capture of Burgoyne
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Barnington No 4
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  No evidence - Living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  No. all right
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
x 2 Mrs & 23 days as per rolls.  x a roll of paper
H. G. Carlson Examining Clerk.

Pray
WIDOW, &c
File No. 732
Jane Glass,
Widow,
George Glass,
Rev. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3, 185-3.
Index:—Vol. A, Page 245-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1284 New Hampshire, Ports Dana Laps widow of George
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
scribed on the Roll at the rate of 22 Dollars 53
cents per annum, to commence on
1 st day of March, 1848.
18 th February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of August 1853
and sent to
John Pease Esq. Stratford Centre Stratford Co N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 15 Vol. A
3 Febry 1853
1832

0. 8680
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 22, 18 53
Jane Fols, Wid of, George Fols Capt John Dren Rev War, 2nd Mil
Warrant No. 539 All 160 acres May 28/53
Jas. H. Wheeler, Dover, U. H.

539
160 Gns

Davis McDuffey Camp: S. Evans. Col. M.P.S. mil.
100: Ad: 100 153. 117, Roll, Bryantown

Mr J. L. Edwards Esq
Please make Your Returns to Centre Strafford, New Hampshire, To John Leavoy Jr.

May 14. 1853
N o 1856 App d of Jane Loft widow of George
N. H. 32 $ 22.50
27187
Act 3 d Febr y : 1853.
Revey:
Ann d $ 22 50 / 100 per Ann m Commencing 3 d J y 1853 John Peavey Jr.
Stafford Centre Stafford N. H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

11309 Geo. Hops  Wm
A Pierce Stafford N.H.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Geo. Hops Jr. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
No to all but 3. 4. 5
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“ Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades : For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Please Return to John Peavey Jr Esq Stafford Centre N. H.

Pension Office July 28. 1853
Sir
Please state at what time the within named George Fop died & to what time paid. Very Respectfully
J. M. Waldo Couns
For Burt Esq 3 o Auditor
George Fop, abt h June 1832: — Retired from at $22.55 — Died 29 th Jan. 1834, — annual payment May 1844, and paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.

Pension Office July 30. 1853
Sir Please state date of death of the within named George Fols - No 2611.
There are two of the same name from same Co in N.H. The other was No 27187.
Very respectfully
L. M. Wakefield Clerk For Dist Eng 3 d Auditor
George Fols, act 7 th June 1832, $23.33 per annum is paid to 4 th March 1841, no date of death on our Books.
F. Burt Auditor.

Flo

Brief in the case of Jane Foss, widow of George Foss. Stratford County and State of New Hampshire. act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 7 th 1832
Marriage proved by certified copy of Vern Records
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
John Peary L. Egan Stratford, Conn. Name and residence of Agent
R. G. D. W. Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at Portsmouth by E. W. Fuller Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Hampshire
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 15 , Vol. A.
Clerk. W. H. Wightman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Mary Hays widow of George Hays who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty-two dollars and fifty-five cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this thirteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three
C. M. Bellamy
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. P. Mallico Commissioner of Pensions.

1284 129 Wherease Brief in the Case of Jane Ross. Widow of George Ross. a Private Revolutionary Stafford Center Stafford County and State of New Hampshire 2 d Sec Act Feb 3. 1853 parts
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pension roll of New Hampshire at $22.55 for Annual Certificate returned. The claim was under Act July 27. 1868.
Personal Identity & Widowhood
Admitted Oct 5. 1868 to a pension at $96. per annum to commence July 27. 1868 deducting pay r . since.
Name and residence of Agent.
J. W. Pray Dover
New Hampshire.
W. L. Wash Examining Clerk.

George Fols N. Hampshire $22 55 7. June 1832
To what time last paid
No. 4 Sep 1836
114
Pension Office 26 March 1838.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 5. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," George Foss a Pensioner on the Roll of the Portsmouth, N.H. Agency, at the rate of twenty two Dollars and fifty five Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4 th Sept. 1837
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Larrig Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

May 18.
Free
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

May 18.
Dear
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

Portsmouth May 13 1835
Sir
I have recd your letter of the 6 th inst suspending the payment of the pensions of the two persons by the name of George Foss They had both been paid up to March 4 1835 before I recd your letter one of whom recd his pension in person and the other by a respectable person as attorney - I think it will turn out that there are two persons of that name both residing in the town of Strafford formerly a part of Barrington in the County of Strafford this I knew to be the fact several years ago and I believe they are both still living and I think they both served in the Revolutionary war - I can however, should it be necessary ascertain to a certainty how the case is
I am respectfully your obedient servant
Isaac Waldron
I believe one of the Fosses is returned as residing in Grafton County if so it is a mistake it should have been Strafford

June 30.
FREE
Geo. H. Hopk. Off. Secy.
L Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

June 30.
FREE
J L Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

N.H. Stafford June 25. 1835
Dear Sir -
I recd yours of 15 th Inst - stating that there were two by the name of Geo. Foss of Stafford, who were drawing pensions as Revolutionary Pensioners - and that no further payments could be made until a satisfactory explanation was given respecting them - there are two of that name in Stafford who are entitled to pensions - and a description of the men you will see by receiving & then declaring now on file in the Pension office - one of them should have been cal. for or second altho they are no ways related - one of them is now 78 years old & the other is 80 years old - their declaration will fully explain that they are both entitled to pensions -
Respectfully Yours
John Peasey Jr
If this is not satisfactory - I will obtain the affidavits of some of their neighbours -

I Daniel Delean of New Durham formerly of Barrington New Hampshire in the County of Strafford of the age of eighty Six years Testify and say that I enlisted in the company of Militia Comanded by Capt. Smith Emerson of Lee in the second year of the revolutionary War in Genl Thomas Gages Regiment New hampshire Militia in the united States served for the term of four months stationed near West Point New York that I served in said company during the term of my enlistment and I further testify and say that George Foss 3 d now George Foss jun r then of Barrington was a soldier in said company in said united States Served the above named term of four Months with me in the above named company
State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss August 17 th 1832
Then the above named Daniel Delean who subscribed the above affidavit made solemn oath that the above is as true as true before me
William Foss jun r justice of Peace

Daniel Delano
affidavit
I certify that I am acquainted with the with in named Simon Daniel Delano and he is a man of truth and veracity William Thurber Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Delan of New Durham formerly of Barrington New Hampshire in the County of Strafford of the age of eighty six years testify and say that I enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. Daniel M c Duffee in the third year of the revolutionary War in the state of New Hampshire in Col. Stephen Evers Reg. New Hampshire Militia in the united States Troops for the time of three months and Marched to Bennington and was present at the capture of Gen. Burgoyne's army and George Foss 3 d now George Foss jun r now of Strafford was a soldier in Capt. Daniel M c Duffee Company in the above named regiment and served during the time of his enlistment in the above named company with me the above named for three months
Daniel Delan
State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss August 17 th 1832 Then the above named Daniel Delan made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed was true before me
William Foss jun r justice Peace

Daniel Delan
affidavit
I certify that I am acquainted with the with in name Daniel Scalm and he is a man of talents and versatility
William Sharpe justicia puer

I Nathaniel Berry of Lawful age Depose and Say that I was a Militia Solger by Draft in Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Seven at Still watter and was knowing of George Tapp being there as a Militia Solger by Draft at the Surrender of burgoyne under the Command of Colon Stephen Evers of Dover in the County of Strafford in the state of Newhampshire company officers was Capt. Daniel McTea and Lieutenant Daniel Rowell and Ensign David Leighton Strafford July 18th 1832
Nathaniel Berry
Strafford ss. July 18th 1832 Personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Berry and made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is just and true before me
William Folsom Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Nathaniel Berry, and he is a man of truth and veracity —
William Folsom Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire
Stratford, I, Andrew Pierce, Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictments for said County of Strafford, do hereby certify, that William Hoss, Jrw. Esquire, before whom the within & annexed affidavits were taken, is a Justice of the Peace for said County & duly empowered to administer oaths, and I have no doubt the signatures purporting to be his, affixed to said affidavits, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this 10 th day of September 1832.
A. Pierce, Clerk

Nathaniel Benny affidavit
Return in case of George Steph. (from?) (Veracity George Steph. 3)

Evidence in case of George Pease vs. ...
(Formerly George Pease B)
Richard Berry affidavit

No.
Declaration for Increase of Pension,
Under Sec. 13, Act of July 27, 1868.
Jane Foss widow of George Foss -
J. M. Dray Attorney.
Dover NH

Declaration for Increase of Pension,
UNDER SECTION 13, ACT OF JULY 27, 1868.
State of New Hampshire County of Stratford } ss.
On this first day of October A. D. 18 68 personally appeared before me Registrar of Probate Court within and for the State and County aforesaid, Jane Lof aged seventy years, a resident of Stratford in the State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the identical Jane Lof to whom was granted pension certificate No. 12840 payable at Portsmouth N.H. at the rate of 22 53/100 dollars per month  annum , issued under the Act of Feb 3 d , 18 53 that she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the 13th section of the Act of July 27, 1868.
Harriet Lof Post-office address, Stratford Center N.H.
Attest H. J. D. Signature of Applicant, Jane Lof Mark
Applicant hereby appoints J. M. Day of Dover N.H. attorney to prosecute this claim, and to receive the certificate which may be issued therefor.
Also personally appeared William H. Lof a resident of Stratford N.H. and Harriet Lof a resident of Stratford N.H. persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Jane Lof make her mark or sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear, that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents her self to be, and they further state that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Witness, Harriet Lof
Witness, William H. Lof
Subscribed and sworn to before me this first day of October A. D. 18 68 ; and I do hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. The contents of the above application were made known to applicant before executing the same. Amasa Roberts Registrar of Probate (Signature of Judge or other officer.)

I John Peavey Jr of Strafford NH formerly Barrington aged Forty six years Depose and say that I have lived in this Town About one mile and half from Theas Two George Fossies and have Done Business with Them Boath and know the First one that maid Application for a Pension is George Foss Jr and the Secon one that made Application for a Pension is George Foss and they I have Alwais lived it Said they was Soldiers in the war of the Revolution and further say that they have lived in Strafford formerly Barrington as far as my knowledge Extends it is not Expected that George Foss Jr will live long his Record of his age is 78 years I have it from his fathers Bible and George Foss his age from his Bible is 80 years I have it from his Bible I have lived in Strafford more Then Thirty Five years formerly Barrington I Called on the 24 th Day of July 1835 he could not talk with me his Wife said they need the money very much. Dated At Strafford this 24 of July 1835
John Peavey Jr
I the Subscriber hereby Certify that the above named John Peavey Jr is Concidred to be A man of Truth and veracity as far as my knowleg Extends Hudson Peavey Justice Peace
State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss. 24 July 1835 -
Then the above named John Peavey Jr personally appearing made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed. Before me Hudson Peavey Just Peace

I Nathaniel Foss Aged Eighty Nine years Depose and say that their is Two George Fosses in the Town of Strafford formerly Barnington the First one that made Application for a Pension is George Foss Jr the Second one That mad Application for a Pension is George Foss I have lived about Two Miles from Them I have known them Boath for Seventy Five years Part I was Also a Privat Soldier with Them Boath in the war of the Revolution Their ages George Foss Jr is about 78 years and George Foss is about 80 years
Dated At Strafford This 24 of July 1835 His Nathaniel X Foss
I the Subscriber hereby Certify that the above named Nathaniel Foss is Conuidered to be a man of Truth and veracity as far as my knowledge Extends Hudson Peasey Justice peace
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss. 24 July 1835.
Then the above named Nathaniel Foss subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before him signed.
Before me Hudson Peasey Justice

I John Peavey of Strafford formerly Barrington of the age of Seventy Nine years I do now and say that there is Two George Fosses in Strafford the first one that made Application is said to be George Foss Jr and I believe his age to be Seventy Eight. The Second one that made Application for Pension is George Foss Age about Eighty years I have always heard it said they was Both Soldiers in the war of the Revolution I further say that I have lived with in one mile and half from them for Fifty Eight years past further say that I called To See George Foss Jr July the 17-1835 he is Sick With the Num Palsy and Cannot Talk at present Expected he live  but a Shorte Time I was A Solemn with them Both Apart of the Time Dated At Strafford This 24. of July 1835 John Peavey
I the Subscriber hereby Certify that the above named John Peavey is Conscience to be a man of Truth and veracity as far as my knowledge
Entered State of New Hampshire ) Hudson County July 24 July 1835 Then the above named John Peavey appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by signed. Before me Hudson Peavey Jus Peace

State of New Hampshire Shofford County ss.
I Francis Coggwell Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County hereby certify that Hudson Peasey Esquire before whom the annexed affidavits appear to have been taken is a Justice of the peace for said County and that I believe the signatures thereto affixed purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this seventh day of August A.D. 1835.
Francis Coggwell Clerk

I George Foss Aged Eighty years do depose and say that I enlisted privet in the Revolutionary War and served at Portsmouth harbor at Seavys Island so Coled in a Company Commanded by Capt John Hill and Lieu John Drew this was in fall of the year 1775 and served one month there then the fall of the same year 1775 I enlisted at Mulgray Island so Coled in a Company Commanded by Capt Parsons - Col Wingat and served there two months all the above services was at Portsmouth & At then in the fall of the year 1776 I then enlisted in Company Commanded by Capt Smith Emerson Col Foss of Lee and first muster at Dover At march to New York to the North River at the head of the white Plains and there served four months the hole services 7 months
and George Foss Jr was privet solder with me during the services At the white Plains four months I called to see George Foss Jr on the 18 of July 1885 it is not expected that he will live many days he is sick with the Num Palsy and cant speak I George Foss further say that I have lived in Stratford formerly Barrington for sixty years past and George Foss and George Foss Jr. This aged 78 years old as he has tolome A shorte time agoe
Dated At Stratford This 24 of July - 1885
George Foss
I the subscriber hereby certify that the above named George Foss is considered to be a man of truth and veracity as far as my knowledge extends Hudson Pease Justice Peace State of New Hampshire Stratford July 24 1885 Then the above named George Foss appeared and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me Before me Hudson Pease Jus Peace